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Hour of Need
Magic: The Gathering | Journey Into Nyx - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | U |
| Number | 40 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Journey Into Nyx |
| Type | Instant |
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Format Legality
Card Profileuncommon
About Hour of Need
Hour of Need from Journey Into Nyx is currently available from around $0.10. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Instant
Mana Cost
Mana Value 3Color Identity
BlueCard Text
Strive — This spell costs 
more to cast for each target beyond the first.
Exile any number of target creatures. For each creature exiled this way, its controller creates a 4/4 blue Sphinx creature token with flying.
Keywords
Strive
Card Facts
Expansion
Journey Into Nyx
Current Floor
$0.10
Rarity
uncommon
Artist
Jesper Ejsing
Released
May 2014
EDHREC Rank
#25,858
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Hour of Need worth?
Hour of Need is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.10 for Journey Into Nyx. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
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Is Hour of Need legal in Commander?
Hour of Need is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Hour of Need legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Hour of Need on the Reserved List?
No. Hour of Need is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Hour of Need in-game text?
In game, Hour of Need is a Instant with text that starts: "Strive — This spell costs {1}{U} more to cast for each target beyond the first.".
How popular is Hour of Need in Commander decks?
Hour of Need ranks #25,858 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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